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Dressed in a red padded jacket, Joanne appeared in high spirits as she greeted her smartly dressed co-star.

In other snaps, Joanne was seen wearing a wetsuit and carrying a canoe as she prepared to film scenes on water.

Greeting: The actress, 38, reprises her role as teacher Laura Nielson, who had accused Ioan's, 45, surgeon character Andrew of raping her in the first series

Firm friends: Though the stars are playing arch rivals onscreen, behind-the-scenes it was a different story as Joanne and Ioan appeared very relaxed in each other's company

While Ioan was seen chatting animatedly to a cast member as they walked along the marina during filming.

One snap shows a yacht on fire with a mass of smoke billowing in the air, indicating that this series is set to take a dangerous turn.

Filming for series two commenced in March 2019, with the ITV show expected back on screens in the Autumn.

The first season watched Laura's life gradually unravel after she enjoyed a drunken date with widower Andrew, only to wake up the next morning believing she had been raped.

What's the joke? The pair were seen laughing and joking on set at the Tollesbury Marina, before filming scenes for the second series which explores the lead-up to Andrew's death

Joyous: Dressed in a red padded jacket, Joanne appeared in high spirits as she greeted her smartly dressed co-star

Cheerful: While Ioan was seen chatting animatedly to a cast member as they walked along the marina during filming

She accused Andrew of being responsible, with viewers left wondering which of them was telling the truth.

As it was revealed that Andrew had indeed sexually assaulted 19 women, things took a turn when he found dead in the marshes in the final moments of the series.

Although his character met a grizzly end, actor Ioan returns to the role, appearing in flashback sequences that chronicle the event's leading up to Andrew's death.

Filming: In other snaps, Joanne was seen wearing a wetsuit and carrying a canoe as she prepared to film scenes on water

Strong: Joanne clutched a red life jacket as she carried the canoe along the shore

Big role: The actress was full of concentration as she carried the vessel towards the water during filming

The first season of Liar was ITV’s highest rated new drama of 2017. 9.1m viewers tuned into the season 1 finale, with the show granted an immediate recommission. Season 2 picks up three weeks after an arrest warrant was issued for Andrew.

This year, former Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly joins the cast as DI Karen Renton, who is investigating Andrew's death.

DI Renton must uncover clues about Andrew’s past and unpack the events of the three crucial weeks leading up to his death.

Up in flames: One snap shows a yacht on fire with a mass of smoke billowing in the air, indicating that this series is set to take a dangerous turn

It's coming: Filming for series two commenced in March 2019, with the ITV show expected back on screens in the Autumn

Shock: The first season watched Laura's life gradually unravel after she enjoyed a drunken date with widower Andrew, only to wake up the next morning believing she had been raped

Guilty: As it was revealed that Andrew had indeed sexually assaulted 19 women, things took a turn when he found dead in the marshes in the final moments of the series

Also joining the cast for season 2 are Howard Charles [The Widow] and Amy Nuttall [Downton Abbey].

Writers Harry & Jack Williams commented: 'It has been a joy returning to Liar and our reunion with Joanne and Ioan. Equally we are thrilled to have Katherine Kelly on board as DI Renton after her stellar performance in Cheat.'

'This thrilling new season will dive deeper into the complicated relationship between Laura and Andrew and the mystery surrounding his death,' said Jan Diedrichsen, Executive Director, SundanceTV and Sundance Now.

Truth or dare? Liar seemingly drew the story of Laurato a close, when rapist Andrew killed. But the series is far from over, with the second run of episodes set to air later this year, featuring a whodunnit plot

On the case: Katherine Kelly has joined the cast as DI Renton - fresh from her most recent performance in another gripping ITV drama, Cheat

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Liar season 2: Joanne Froggatt warmly hugs co-star Ioan Gruffudd as they film scenes for ITV show